USA Fencing 2026–27 Listening Tour: Meet CEO Phil Andrews
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USA Fencing is running a Listening Tour through the 2026–27 season, giving athletes, parents, coaches, and officials direct time with CEO Phil Andrews. Dates and details below come from the official USA Fencing announcement.
USA Fencing is running a Listening Tour through the 2026–27 season, giving athletes, parents, coaches, and officials direct time with CEO Phil Andrews. Dates and details below come from the official USA Fencing announcement.
What the Listening Tour is
It is a set of open sessions at national events and in several cities where members can raise questions and concerns in person rather than through a form. Athletes, parents, coaches, and officials are all included.
The full schedule
- Orlando — October NAC: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, 8:00 AM to noon
- Los Angeles: Nov. 5, 2026, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
- New York City: Nov. 19, 2026, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
- Boston: Dec. 10, 2026, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
- Oklahoma City: Jan. 10, 2027, 8:00 AM to noon
- March NAC: Mar. 7, 2027
- Salt Lake City — Summer Nationals: Saturday, Jul. 10, 2027
Walk-ins welcome, but signing up guarantees a spot
Walk-ins are welcome at these sessions. Signing up in advance guarantees a spot, which matters most at the busy NAC sessions where a four-hour window fills quickly.
Why East Coast saber families should care
Three of the city stops — New York, Boston, and the Oklahoma City NAC session — are realistic for DMV families already travelling for competition, and the Oct. 11 Orlando session falls inside the October NAC weekend. If you have had questions about the new points structure, NAC eligibility minimums, or the P-yellow card change, this is a direct line.
What saber families should do next
- Pick the session that matches a trip you are already taking.
- Sign up rather than relying on walk-in space.
- Bring one or two specific questions instead of a general complaint.
- Follow our USA Fencing news hub for schedule changes.
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Source: USA Fencing — Meet With CEO Phil Andrews on the 2026–27 USA Fencing Listening Tour (Sept. 17, 2026).
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